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The History of Stainless Steel – Celebrating 100 Years

The History of Stainless Steel – Celebrating 100 Years Unlike iron, which has been in use for over a thousand years, stainless steel is a relative newcomer to the materials science world, having first been produced only 100 years ago. This may seem hard to believe at first, given the ubiquity of the metal in almost every facet of modern life, but this is simply a testament to what an important breakthrough stainless steel was. The metal has revolutionized the modern world and has found applications in almost every manufacturing sector, from healthcare and catering equipment, to the automotive and construction industries. Furthermore, it has out-performed more traditional competing materials such as copper, aluminium, and carbon steel. The secret to the success of stainless steel lies in its incredible physical and chemical properties. Stainless steel has high corrosion resistance, heat resistance (of up to 1200°C [2192°F]), formability and weldability, durability, and does not rust. On...
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Inconel vs Stainless Steel: Which is Stronger?

  Inconel vs Stainless Steel: Which is Stronger? Many customers want to have the absolute strongest metal possible for their custom wire forms. This often leads to questions comparing two specific metals—such as, “Is Inconel a form of stainless steel?” (it is similar, but different) and, “Is Inconel stronger than steel?” The answer is: it depends on what you mean by "stronger." Strength can be measured by tensile strength, corrosion resistance, or even melt resistance. Why Comparing Inconel Vs Stainless Steel Can Be Complicated When comparing stainless steel vs Inconel, it is important to remember that there are different formulations for each. The variants of stainless steel have drastically different tensile strength, recommended operating temperature, and resistance to specific corrosives. For example, grade 316 stainless steel tends to have a higher resistance to chlorides than 304 stainless steel (but also has a higher cost on average). Additionally, certain treatment an...
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How do I differentiate between different types of installed wire lock/safety wire on planes?

Monel is more expensive than stainless steel so it's use is limited to where it is an advantage, mainly in high temperature applications such as securing engine accessories, piping etc. If the locking application is not in a high temperature, high humidity, high oxidisation area, then it's probably stainless steel. There are chemical tests you can do on small samples using acids and reagents but you asked about an installed lock. The only way I know for testing an installed lock is to polish it. Monel is duller than stainless steel and does not polish to a shine so the quick way to tell is to try to polish a piece of it with a cloth. If it shines up, it's stainless steel. If it doesn't, it's monel. Malin MS20995N32 Safety Wire Safety wire is a quick-fix essential for any aviator or handyman's toolkit. Our Malin MS20995N32 Safety Wire is an inexpensive and high-quality product that you will find useful on a wide variety of projects. Invest in this Inconel lockwi...
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Incoloy Woven Mesh

  Incoloy Woven Mesh   Inconel Wire Description Inconel wire is a type of wire made from Inconel, a superalloy that is known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and high temperature performance.   Inconel wire options: 800, 825, 600, etc.   Inconel Wire Properties Inconel wire is a type of wire made from Inconel, a superalloy that is known for its exceptional properties. Some key properties of Inconel wire include: Strength: Inconel wire has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is able to withstand high levels of stress and strain.   Corrosion resistance: Inconel wire is highly resistant to corrosion, even in harsh environments such as seawater.   High temperature performance: Inconel wire is able to maintain its strength and other properties at high temperatures, making it suitable for use in high temperature applications.   Wear resistance: Inconel wire is resistant to wear and abrasion, making it suitable for use in applications where it may be s...
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Monel Woven Mesh

  Monel Woven Mesh MONEL woven mesh has excellent physical properties of high strength, high corrosion resistance and wear resistance. In a variety of acid, alkali medium, has the advantage of long service life, so it is widely used in petrochemical, nuclear industry, defense industry and other cutting-edge industries, as an important component and other high strength, high corrosion resistance, high wear resistance characteristics of complex environmental conditions used in the industry.   MONEL woven mesh has excellent corrosion resistance to reducing media, and has good stability in many corrosion media such as hydrofluoric acid, alkali, seawater, H2S, H2SO4, H3PO4, organic acids, especially in hydrofluoric acid and alkali solutions, which is only inferior to platinum and silver. The alloy has some SCC sensitivity and the operating temperature is less than 200 ° C. It also has medium temperature strength, especially in the medium and high temperature of ...
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Monel 400 Sheet And Plate

Monel 400 Sheet And Plate MONEL alloys have excellent corrosion resistance in fluorine gas, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid and their derivatives. At the same time, it is more resistant to corrosion than copper-based alloys in seawater.   Monel 400 Sheet Monel 400 sheet and plate are a nickel-copper alloy that is known for its strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility. Monel 400 sheet is often used in the chemical industry for piping, tanks, and other equipment due to its resistance to a wide range of chemicals. It is also used in marine applications, such as for propeller shafts and marine hardware, due to its resistance to corrosion from seawater. In the aerospace industry, Monel 400 sheet is used for aircraft and aerospace vehicles due to its strength and corrosion resistance.   Monel 400 sheet is also used in electrical applications, such as for electrical wiring and connectors, due to its corrosion resistance. It is used in a variety of indu...
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